185th St. over Stream
PoorPosted for loadButler County, Iowa · 092161703 · Structure no. 000000000088585
- Built
- 1900
- 125 years old, rebuilt 1972
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 78 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 35
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
185th St. over Stream is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 185th St. over Stream in Butler County, Iowa. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 1972, so it is 125 years old, older than the Iowa average of 45.5 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 35 vehicles a day, projected to reach 35 by 2044. The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 185th St. over Stream built?
It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1972.
What condition is 185th St. over Stream in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.
How much traffic does 185th St. over Stream carry?
About 35 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is 185th St. over Stream?
The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns 185th St. over Stream?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.